Java Backend Engineer

About CLEAR: CLEAR transforms security and everyday experiences through its identity platform, serving over 30 million members globally. The company focuses on building frictionless, secure interactions in travel, healthcare, and partner services while prioritizing privacy and user control.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop backend services that form the core of CLEAR's identity platform.
- Optimize database performance and API endpoints for high-traffic scenarios.
- Collaborate with frontend teams to implement secure and efficient integrations.
- Ensure the scalability and reliability of backend systems.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and apply them to CLEAR's infrastructure.

Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Java and related frameworks for building enterprise-level applications.
- Experience with distributed systems and RESTful API design.
- Strong knowledge of database technologies and optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent understanding of security principles in backend development.

Ideal Candidate:
- A Java backend engineer with 4+ years of experience in building scalable systems.
- Proven ability to design and implement secure, high-performance backend services.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on system reliability and efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for creating robust infrastructure that powers user-facing applications.